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Stay informed with the latest from the SMIA, including our own news, developments, and exclusive features, alongside key music industry updates from Scotland and beyond.
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NEWS: THE SCOTTISH ALTERNATIVE MUSIC AWARDS RETURN
The Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA) return this year to Glasgow marking their fourteenth edition of the event, celebrating and putting a spotlight on underground music genres and artists from Scotland. This year’s nominations represent 7 music awards, and were selected from 21 UK based industry professionals from organisations including Clash Mag, Tenement TV,…
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NEWS: YOUNG FATHERS WIN THE SCOTTISH ALBUM OF THE YEAR AWARD WITH ‘HEAVY HEAVY’
Young Fathers ‘Heavy Heavy’ was announced as winner of The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award at the prestigious Ceremony in Stirling’s Albert Halls this past Thursday 26th October. Young Fathers claimed the title ahead of a Shortlist including Paolo Nutini, Becky Sikasa, Joesef and more, taking home £20,000 and the coveted title of Scottish…
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NEWS: RESONATE 2023 – SCOTLAND’S MUSIC INDUSTRY CONFERENCE UNVEILS PROGRAMME & SHARLEEN SPITERI KEYNOTE
Scotland’s music industry conference, Resonate, is back with its excellent 2023 line-up, scheduled for Thursday, 23rd November at Platform in Glasgow. This year’s highlights feature a keynote address by Sharleen Spiteri, vocalist of Texas. Resonate, an annual music conference organised by the team at 23rd Precinct Music, is designed to accelerate learning, networking, and…
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NEWS: THE SAY AWARD SHORTLIST 2023
Today we revealed the SAY Award 10 Shortlisted albums in the running for the £20,000 prize and coveted national title, plus Paolo Nutini’s ‘These Streets’ is announced as the winner of 2023’s Modern Scottish Classic Award (chosen by this year’s Longlisted artists) and the five finalists for this year’s Sound of Young Scotland Award have…
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OPPORTUNITY: SENSORIAPRO 2023 EVENT IN SHEFFIELD
SensoriaPro announces its 2023 line-up for Friday, 6th October at the Showroom Cinema in Sheffield. This event gathers composers, filmmakers, music publishers, supervisors, games developers, and festival organisers to discuss the latest in music and film. With speakers, direct interactions with international buyers, and networking opportunities, SensoriaPro 2023 is a notable event in the…
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NEWS: SMIA STATEMENT ON THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S CUTS TO THE CREATIVE SCOTLAND 2023-2024 ANNUAL BUDGET
“As part of the Autumn budget review, the Scottish Government has re-instated a 10% cut to Creative Scotland’s 2023-24 annual budget (totaling approximately £6.6m), which following mass campaigning from the cultural sector, was overturned earlier this year. As the organisation which exists to strengthen, empower and unite Scotland’s music industry – representing a diverse membership…
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NEWS: RESONATE ANNOUNCE FIRST WAVE OF SPEAKERS + ARTIST OPEN CALL
Resonate, a music industry conference organised by the team at 23rd Precinct Music, has announced its first list of guest speakers for the 2023 event. Scheduled for 23rd November 2023 at Platform, Glasgow, the conference has been a platform for music practitioners from Scotland and beyond since 2017. The event will feature panels, workshops, demonstrations,…
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NEWS: THE SAY AWARD LONGLIST 2023 ANNOUNCEMENT
Now in the running to win the coveted title and £20,000 first prize, we’re delighted to announce The SAY Award Longlist for 2023; as whittled down from a record-breaking 437 eligible albums by 100 impartial industry Nominators: Andrew Wasylyk – Hearing The Water Before Seeing The Falls Becky Sikasa – Twelve Wooden Boxes Bemz – Nova’s…
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NEWS: SCOTTISH AWARDS FOR NEW MUSIC 2023 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The annual Scottish Awards for New Music were held this past Friday 1st September 2023 at the Centre for Contemporary Arts, Glasgow. Hosted by Susanna Eastburn MBE, the Scottish Awards for New Music unveiled the most notable of Scotland’s contemporary music talent. The winners: Dorico Award for Small-scale Work: David Fennessy for “Jack for…
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Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) appoints Robert Kilpatrick as Interim CEO and Creative Director
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Kilpatrick as Interim CEO and Creative Director, who commences post with immediate effect. He will now lead the SMIA’s executive team and work with the company’s board to increase the value of Scotland’s music industry both at home and on the world stage; economically, socially and culturally. …
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OPPORTUNITY: SMIA BOARD CHAIR
We are seeking an experienced executive with a wide ranging knowledge of the Scottish music industry to chair the Scottish Music Industry Association. About SMIA The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) exists to strengthen, empower and unite Scotland’s music industry, and increase its value on the world stage: economically, socially and culturally. Our…
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NEWS: DECLAN WELSH & THE DECADENT WEST CHOSEN FOR 2023 STEP UP FUND
The Glasgow-based band, Declan Welsh & The Decadent West, is one of the recipients selected for the 2023 Step Up Fund. This initiative, spearheaded by the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) and Amazon Music, aids independent artists in accelerating their career growth. The band comprises Declan Welsh, a prolific songwriter, guitarist Duncan McBride, bassist Ben…
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NEWS: SCOTTISH TALENT RECOGNISED IN POWER UP SELECTION
Congratulations to Gill Eliver (Uninvited) and Mark Tremaine (TBS Entertainment) who are among the 40 selected people from within the UK to take part in this year’s POWER UP Participant Programme. Power Up, co-founded by PRS Foundation and Ben Wynter, works alongside several industry giants including YouTube Music, Beggars Group, Spotify, and the Black…
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NEWS: THE SOUND OF YOUNG SCOTLAND AWARD 2023 OPENS FOR APPLICATIONS
Today, we’ve opened applications for an award to support new Scottish talent; the Sound of Young Scotland Award. Emerging Scottish artists can now apply to win a funding package worth over £10,000 to support the creation of their debut album, with the award supported by Help Musicians, Youth Music and the Scottish Government’s Youth Music Initiative…
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NEWS: Here, There and Everywhere: UK Music Report Reveals Music Tourism’s Powerful Impact
UK Music, the collective voice of the UK music industry, has unveiled its Here, There and Everywhere report, which reveals the huge contribution of music tourism to the UK economy. The new report outlines the impact of the eagerly anticipated resurgence of live music in 2022 – the first full year of post-pandemic festivals, gigs…
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NEWS: PITCH SCOTLAND 2023 ANNOUNCES MORE SPEAKERS + ARTISTS
Pitch, Scotland’s international convention of hip hop and underground culture, has announced more speakers and artists for their key full weekend event which takes place across Glasgow venues Saint Lukes, Many Studios and the Drygate Brewery on Saturday 19th August and Sunday 20th August 2023. LaJoyce Brookshire, a publicist for legends such as Aretha…